- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, MI
Oakwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262912006498
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262912006498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262912006498 · Portland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (665 students)
Oakwood Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
665 students
- This school
Oakwood Elementary School
473 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
423 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
418 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Elementary School compares
Oakwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Oakwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $13,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary School
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Oakwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Portland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Oakwood Elementary School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (665 students), Westwood Elementary School (423 students), and Portland Middle School (418 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.